WelcomeLaw ®
April 22, 2020
A Message From Our Founder & Managing Member
Francine Griesing
For this week's WelcomeLaw Wednesday, Francine Griesing discusses the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, including the ways that working from home has a positive impact on our environment - and can continue to well into the future. Additional articles cover strategies for taking care of ourselves and our loved ones in a crisis.
The Bright Side: How Lawyers Working Remotely Can Help Save the Earth
Francine Griesing discusses the positive impact that working remotely during the pandemic has had on the environment. In addition, she also explains how working from home has many benefits for law firms in terms of boosting employee morale and providing cost savings.
Silver Linings Playbook: How to Find Balance in a Pandemic
Melissa H. Davis shares her thoughts on making life more manageable during the pandemic, including taking care of your mental well-being and acknowledging the difficulties we face in this time regardless of whether we are "just" staying home.
Role Reversal: Parenting a Parent During COVID-19
Umang Patel describes his experience caring for his mother during this stressful time. He provides insight into their relationship as well as tips on how to adjust to the role of caregiver if you are facing a similar situation.
In Case You Missed It
Francine Griesing's Modern Counsel article, “From Perry Mason to The Good Wife: The Decline in Civility and Rise in Bullying in the Legal Profession,” covers bullying and sexual harassment in the profession and provides advice on how legal leaders can combat this. 
Angela Lorenz became certified as a specialist in the practice of workers’ compensation law by The Pennsylvania Bar Association Workers’ Compensation Law Section as authorized by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court .  



The Philadelphia Bar Association announced today that the Judicial Emergency has been extended through May 29, with Philadelphia courts remaining generally closed through that time.
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